New Stihl saws vs older Stihl saws

[bwalker]

I like the flip caps. Never had an issue with them.

 

[dall]

flip caps suck id rather know its sealed with turning of the screw caps

 

[cgraham1]

I have some neat non-flippy caps on my 440 hybrid that I got from @Definitive Dave ... no more flippies for me.

 

[lwhaples]

Can't vote cause I'm still trying to figure Stihl out. Dang.

 

[Canadian farm boy]

It's a toss up for me. I like both the 0 series and the ms series. I tend to agree with a lot of the other guys that the flippy caps suck. Sooooo, for that reason only my vote goes to the 0 series.

 

[bwalker]

I would seek out a ms series saw over the o series just to get the flip caps.

 

[Deets066]

i like the 0 series but i do have a couple flip cap models and will never own a mtronic or strato saws

Run a ported 461 sometime...... You might change your mind about strato saws

 

[Brush Ape]

044-066' surely were on the crest of a knave. Real sweet spot there. Most sought after saws then, and now......

 

[stihl saws]

I don't know what any of this means,wtf is a flippy cap

It's the pain in the ass thing that I cussed and fought with for about 10 minutes today at work. It was a recalled one on a 4mix trimmer that we've just never changed. I've honestly never had a problem with one on a saw. Even after that I had to vote flippy. Even though the 0 series makes me tingly inside, the spring + carb saws just have less vibes and they didn't have a category.

 

[junkman]

044-066' surely were on the crest of a knave. Real sweet spot there. Most sought after saws then, and now......

Hope you don't mind but this was a classic ,and on topic with this thread

Why do you suppose the engineers
reinvent the wheel?
You can take and twist the Flippy Cap
on but they will not seal.

Bar oil won’t wipe off those Flippy Caps
gets stuck in the crack.
I would trade you all my Flippy Caps
just want my old ones back.

Flippy Cap you’ll always be
A pain in the Butt to meee.
Good, old Flippy Cap
One moving part now three.

Once there was time when you gassed up your chainsaw
Gas her up ‘til she’s filled.
Took chainsaw tool and screwed the cap on
Picked her up she did not spill.

Then Engineers they found 'em a new way
without no chainsaw tool.
Put ‘er on by hand and she was sposta stay
Dribble but she would not drool.

Flippy cap you’ll always be
A leakin’ mystery.
Stuck with Flippy Cap
Flippy Cap stuck on me.

Brush Ape, Aug 12, 2014
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[stihl saws]

I have some neat non-flippy caps on my 440 hybrid that I got from @Definitive Dave ... no more flippies for me.

I've got a couple sets of Daves's caps, they work well if you hate flippies.

 

[Moparmyway]

What do you prefer ,new technology m-tronic / coil spring models ? Ms flippy cap models with reg carbs ? or the early screw cap models ?

Before I ran a few untamed 661's .......... I would have voted "0" series

HOWEVER

HOORAY 661 !!!!

(Except I'll take the no M-Tronic version, thank you)

 

[Redfin]

044-066' surely were on the crest of a knave. Real sweet spot there. Most sought after saws then, and now......

Keith, I had to google "knave" and Im still unclear how your using this word in reference? Regardless, as Im assuming, 044-066 are a sweet spot of the lineup.

Older "0" series, 038, 041, 056, 090 just dang cool and get the job done.

Ported 661 just makes me giggle.

 

[Rains]

I like the new AV, we haven't had any issues with the Mtronics I like the was they start and run. The guys just turn and burn in the heat and humidity we have been having they and the saws are earning their keep.

As far a flip caps never had a issue with a saw just one blower !! I gave the dam thing to one of the guys !! he got soaked and earned it.

 

[panteliss]

usally the pros need a saw friendly that not need to sale a kidney for repair it , if something hapend ( no matter if is flippy or no flipy )

the firewood colectors , homeowners most of them buying the soup that the dealers serve to them or what the neighbor recomend

and the forums enthusiasts usually they try theirs saw be the best of the all others

 

[skidooguy]

I was finally starting to like my new 461 until @Mastermind sold me a solid beauty 064 now the 461 doesn't see much use. I kind of prefer the feel of the 0 series myself but I put a lot of hours on a 038 growing up so those series kind of have a home feeling to me. I haven't ran an mtronic to say if I do or don't like them.

 

[Evanrude]

I prefer the flippy caps when they're working right. Get one that's a not quite right and it'll have you making up new cuss words.

FWIW: My Jonsered 2253's oil cap is a pita.

 

[kpkustoms]

All I've run is the old school option my pops 028 wood boss he bought brand new and my 038 so that's my vote I guess

 

[Deets066]

 

[Mastermind]

I nominate this thread for thread of the month.